Getting to Know You: Maria Hernandez

Maria Hernandez- Elementary Education

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Year: Junior
Hometown: Longview, WA

Why are you studying that? What do you hope to do with that after you graduate?
I am studying Elementary Education because my goal after graduation is to become a great teacher, who can make an impact on her students.

Why did you choose WSU Vancouver (as opposed to going somewhere like Pullman)?
It is a smaller campus and close to my family.

What year are you?
I am in my third year of college.

What’s been your favorite part of the WSUV experience thus far?
Meeting new friends and having great professors.

What’s been the biggest challenge so far?
Managing work, school, and extra curriculars.

As a college, we’re starting to focus more on our people being agents of change. What makes you an agent of change?
A young Latina attending college.

Favorites:

Favorite Food: Cucumbers, mangos, and enchiladas.
Favorite Book: Me Quires Mama? By: Barbara M. Joosse
Favorite Song: If I Ain’t Got You- Alicia Keys
Favorite Place to Visit: My grandparents in Mexico and my brother in Bellingham.
Dream Vacation Spot: Canary Islands